AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoResearch Investment: The Philippines spent just 0.276% of GDP on research and development in 2020, a University of the Philippines analysis finds, as state universities face proposed budget cuts. Funding Rules: The U.S. Department of Energy plans to replace single-investigator accelerator research grants with larger awards for teams from at least three institutions, starting in fiscal 2027. University Grants: Auburn received three Alabama research grants totaling about $1.26 million for projects in AI, mental health and fish feed. AI Collaboration: Universities of Michigan, California-Berkeley and Texas A&M launched a consortium to help transportation agencies assess and use AI tools. International Students: A proposed $70,000 federal fee on colleges for each international graduate they recommend for U.S. work authorization could make it harder for students to pursue post-study jobs. Student Well-Being: A review of 29 studies involving more than 8,000 college athletes links burnout risk to factors including anxiety, stress and perfectionism.
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